These garments reflect the women’s support of various social movements including the Flint water crisis and women’s rights, which both have a disproportionately negative impact on the livelihood of Black women.
Don’t Forget Flint
Oni purchased this sweatshirt to support Mari Copeny, an advocate for the Flint water crisis. The proceeds of the purchase go towards buying water bottles for the Flint community because in 2020 they still do not have clean water.
Pink hooded sweatshirt with screen printed lettering that reads “Don’t forget Flint” along with water-bottle imagery, c. 2010s. Owned by Oni. Boot cut, stone washed, distressed denim jeans, c. 2010s. Owned by Oni. Photo by Dyese Matthews and Kelly L. Reddy-Best, 2019.Close up of pink hooded sweatshirt, c. 2010s. Owned by Oni. Photo by Dyese Matthews and Kelly L. Reddy-Best, 2019.
Mt. Nasty
During the 2016 presidential campaign, Trump referred to Hillary Clinton as “such a nasty woman.” The phrase “nasty women” became an international rallying cry in opposition to Trump.
“Mt. Nasty” white cotton T-shirt with screen printed lettering and imagery of Hillary Clinton, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elizabeth Warren, and Michelle Obama replacing the current faces on Mt. Rushmore, c. 2010s. Owned by Marie. Suit-style wrap skirt in a white and black Prince of Wale twill textile with six black buttons referencing double-breasted suit jackets, c. 2010s. Owned by Truth. Photo by Dyese Matthews and Kelly L. Reddy-Best, 2019.Close up of “Mt. Nasty” white cotton T-shirt with screen printed lettering and imagery of Hillary Clinton, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elizabeth Warren, and Michelle Obama replacing the current faces on Mt. Rushmore, c. 2010s. Owned by Marie. Photo by Dyese Matthews and Kelly L. Reddy-Best, 2019.
